Technician, Maintenance (Multicraft)

Isuzu North America; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Isuzu North America is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable production by maintaining and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment on site in Piedmont, SC.

The role requires diagnosing faults in motors, PLCs, HMIs, AGVs, ASRS, and robotics while performing preventive maintenance, 5S practices, and safety procedures to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical diploma in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical production equipment.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment including robots, AGVs, and ASRS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic production equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operation minimizing downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance per schedules and procedures.
• Diagnose and repair faults in motors, sensors, switches, relays, and drives.
• Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, and automated systems by interpreting PLC logic.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC & automation

Robotics maintenance

Safety & 5S

Diagnostic tools

Conveyors

AGVs/ASRS

HMI/SCADA

CMMS

Electrical schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical diploma in industrial maintenance

Apprenticeship or formal training in mechatronics/electrical

Tools

CMMS

Multimeters

Industrial diagnostic equipment

PLC programming software

Robotic maintenance tools

Job description

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and related manufacturing systems to support safe and reliable operations. This position troubleshoots and repairs electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain production.

The Technician responds to equipment failures, performs scheduled maintenance, identifies root causes, and works with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and other functions to improve equipment reliability, safety, and performance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic production equipment
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore equipment to safe operating conditions while minimizing production downtime
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance in accordance with established schedules and procedures
• Diagnose and repair faults in motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, industrial communication networks, and related electrical and automation components
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, and automated systems by interpreting PLC logic, monitoring inputs and outputs, reviewing alarms, and identifying control-system faults
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), conveyors, and related electrical, mechanical, and control components
• Use multimeters, diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation
• Perform equipment adjustments, component replacement, alignment, lubrication, and other maintenance activities
• Complete work orders and document repairs, equipment conditions, parts used, and maintenance activities in the CMMS
• Investigate recurring equipment failures, support root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions and preventive maintenance improvements to reduce repeat failures
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and production startup by identifying deficiencies, verifying operation, and recommending improvements to safety, maintainability, and reliability
• Communicate equipment status, repair needs, safety concerns, and recurring issues to Maintenance leadership and Production
• Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in accordance with 5S and established maintenance practices
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, PPE, and all applicable company safety procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

% of Time Responsibilities

45% Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation faults in production equipment, including industrial robots, AGVs, ASRS, and PLC-controlled machinery

30% Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and scheduled equipment inspections.

15% Complete work orders, document maintenance activities, and support equipment reliability and root-cause improvements.

10% Support equipment installations, modifications, 5S, spare-parts activities, and continuous improvement.

0% Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or formal training in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or similar environment preferred
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical production equipment
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, motors, controls, sensors, and related components
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment, including industrial robots, AGVs, and ASRS
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment
• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience using a CMMS or electronic maintenance work-order system preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to interpret PLC logic, monitor inputs and outputs, diagnose HMI alarms, and troubleshoot automated equipment and industrial communication faults
• Ability to use multimeters and other electrical and mechanical diagnostic equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of motors, variable frequency drives, servo systems, sensors, relays, AGVs, ASRS, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, cylinders, valves, and related industrial equipment
• Ability to diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and complete repairs on industrial robots, AGVs, and ASRS using equipment diagnostics, technical documentation, and established safety procedures
• Ability to safely perform maintenance in an active manufacturing environment
• Ability to prioritize equipment breakdowns and respond effectively to production needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to accurately document repairs and maintenance activities
• Commitment to safety, quality, 5S, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, oils, lubricants, and varying temperatures
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and work in confined or elevated equipment areas
• Ability to safely use ladders, hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull tools, parts, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform maintenance around, underneath, and inside production equipment where safely permitted
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow lockout/tagout and other applicable safety requirements
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as necessary to support production
• Ability to respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance needs throughout the manufacturing facility